Functionality at its finest: McDonald and Hartshorne
A lounge suite of original design and style is a sculptural masterpiece in itself. Its uniqueness draws the eye and thus the suite becomes an artwork – but even better, a functional artwork. The original lounge suite never dates, whereas the mass-produced imported suite, usually of inferior construction, typically follows the latest trends […]
Pretty in pinstripe: RESENE
Known as much for its palatial estates and neoclassical manors as it is for its humble cottage hideaways, the ever-charming English countryside is practically synonymous with rest and relaxation. For many of us though, travelling to the far reaches of the globe – over even beyond the boundaries our own neighbourhoods – isn’t […]
Helping overcome hidden obstacles: Mike Pero Fendalton
With 30 years of combined experience in the real estate industry Kelvin Howell and Jacqui McBride of Mike Pero Fendalton really can say they understand all aspects of buying and selling property. “It’s an unpredictable market currently,” says Kelvin. “We are hearing through commentators in the media that prices might finally be falling. […]
75 years of Gran Turismo
Maserati’s GranTurismo is a way of life for many drivers; a high-performance car, suitable for long distances and also for comfortable journeys. It all began 75 years ago with the Maserati A6 1500, launched in March 1947 at the Geneva Motor Show. That first GranTurismo, the Tipo A6 took its name from the […]
Lusting after Lamborghinis
The Lamborghini Urus is the most anticipated luxury release for 2022. According to a new study by UK insurance firm Confused.com. there were a whopping 21 million global searches for in during 2021. The latest model Urus is now due to be released in January 2023. The insurance company study ranks luxury cars […]
Worth a drive
Since 2018, Subaru’s Forester has been at the forefront of one of New Zealand’s most popular new car segments. For 2022, the Forester has been given a refresh so, what’s new? For starters, the MY22 Forester gets a new grille and a sharper looking headlight and taillight cluster. Changes inside are subtle. You […]
Caring for our environment: Honda
Honda is no stranger to a sustainable future. Company founder Soichiro Honda once said to his engineers, “leave the skies blue for our children.” This mantra continues today with Honda striving to be at the forefront of sustainability. One area which has been a phenomenal success for the brand actually has nothing to […]
Cutting edge sound: Bellbird Hearing
A common misconception is that hearing loss happens either at birth or manifests in old age. The reality is that hearing loss is a medical condition that can occur at any stage of life. There can be many reasons for hearing loss and the sooner it is diagnosed, the better the outcome for […]
Influencing with style
The 2021 Women of Influence winners were recently announced, and amid the impressive line-up is Yu Mei founder, Jessie Wong. Taking out the Business Enterprise award, Jessie has seen amazing success in her career, and is making her presence known in the fashion industry. Metropol writer Georgia Summerton chats to her about her […]
Listen to the music
Four days of outstanding classical, jazz and Taonga Pūoro performances will brighten Queenstown this Easter. From 15 to 18 April, the Whakatipu Music Festival will be held at the Queenstown Memorial Centre and other venues, showcasing music from Aotearoa’s leading musicians, emerging artists, and local talent. Madeleine Pierard (soprano), Robin Wilson (violin) and […]
